Pressure Cooker Kale Greens

A pressure cooker makes quick and easy work of this tender kale stewed with turkey bacon, onions, celery, and garlic for a versatile side dish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 22 mins
• Total Time: 27 mins
• Calories: 227 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 cubes chicken bouillon
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste
• 6 ounces turkey bacon, diced
• 3 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
• 1 pound kale, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 (16 ounce) cartons chicken broth
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Stir in turkey bacon, onion, celery, and red pepper flakes; cook until turkey bacon is browned and onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes more. Add kale gradually; cook and stir until just wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, bouillon cubes, sugar, and pepper.

Step 2

Cover pressure cooker with lid and cook kale according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and release pressure through natural release method. Open the pressure cooker carefully; stir in salt and hot pepper sauce.